Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum

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Located inside a traditional Naramachi townhouse, this hands-on museum allows guests to touch and play with toys from yesteryear. The museum's permanent exhibits feature reproductions of mechanical toys from the Edo and later periods which guests can play with. It also hosts events including seminars where participants can try their hand at making toys.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Narashi Inyouchou 7 Map
Area: Around JR and Kintetsu Nara Station Area
Phone: 0742265656
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Wednesday, New Year's holiday(12/29-1/3)
*Days closed may change for public holidays
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(DoSPOT)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Naramachi

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Review

Must visit for both young and old when youre in Nara.

Reviewed : 2023.05.08

We had a great time here!! Ive read so many good reviews and decided to take a walk to the place with our children (12 and 10 yo). The place is filled with traditional/ancient Japanese toys. You...
Brilliant fun

Reviewed : 2019.11.21

The mechanical toy museum is a must! Its free, which feels weird after having enjoyed our visit so much. The lady who was showing us around was very pleasant and spoke good english. Personally we...
Perfect way to spend an hour

Reviewed : 2019.10.10

My family and MIL (from age 5-65) all enjoyed this toy museum very much, especially for a free activity on a hot morning! It’s small and quaint, and the staff are very friendly. We played with...